What is sentience?
Sentience is the capacity to experience feelings, emotions, and consciousness. It pertains to any being that is aware of its own existence and is capable of feelings such as pleasure, happiness, pain, and suffering. This ability is commonly associated with animals, but it is not exclusive to them, as some argue that advanced artificial intelligence systems could also have sentience. Sentient beings are acknowledged to have moral value, making their welfare and interests important considerations in ethical decisions.
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